Shell pasta with minced meat and tomato sauce... a classic, easy, and beloved dish that combines pasta, seasoned minced meat, and a rich tomato sauce for a satisfying and family-friendly meal. This recipe is quick to prepare and can be customized by adding cheese or vegetables as desired.
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Serves
3
Ingredients for Shell Pasta with Minced Meat and Tomato Sauce
- Shell Pasta: 1 package
- Minced Beef: 450g (lean)
- Onion: 1 medium (chopped)
- Garlic: 1 clove (chopped)
- Tomatoes: 1 can (chopped)
- Tomato Sauce: 1 can
- Sugar: 1 tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Black Pepper: ½ tsp (ground)
How to Prepare Shell Pasta with Minced Meat and Tomato Sauce
Boil the shell pasta in salted boiling water according to the package directions, then drain well. It's best not to cook it completely, allowing it to finish cooking in the sauce to better absorb the flavors.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the minced meat, onion, and garlic.
Sauté the meat, breaking it up as you cook, for about 5–7 minutes until it is cooked through and browned.
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, or until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened.
Add the shell pasta to the meat and sauce mixture, stir well to combine, and cook for a few minutes until heated through.
Serve the pasta hot with a green salad or garlic bread, if desired.